Mycobacterium fortuitum osteomyelitis in a peripheral blood stem cell transplant recipient

S. Ahmed Tejan-Sie, Robin K. Avery, Sherif B. Mossad

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Abstract

Mycobacterium fortuitum is an uncommon, but well-recognized, pathogen in immunocompromised hosts, with special predilection for bone and soft tissue infections in solid organ transplant recipients. We describe a case of osteomyelitis due to this pathogen in a peripheral blood stem cell transplant recipient.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)94-96
Number of pages3
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume32
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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